Master student in the Area of Electrochemical Separation

Master student in the Area of Electrochemical Separation - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number : RSN24J-095296-000454

Selection process number : 2024-RSN-EA-LMS-625043-1 Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector - CanmetMINING

Ottawa (Ontario)

It is expected that the student will work approximately 17 to 21 hours per week for a 2 year period from Fall 2024 to Fall 2026.

Bursary of $27,000 / year will be divided into 3 equal installments each year.

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Closing date : 16 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria :

• Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
• Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently

enrolled. (A proof will be required).

Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

Research and operation focusing on recovery and separation of components using separation technologies specifically electrodialysis and electrowinning.

Writing technical reports

Preparing technical presentations

Preparing journal publications

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation.

We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you.

As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis.

We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Water Management Section on CanmetMINING has expertise in process development for mine water treatment and recovery of valuable components from mining effluents from lab-scale to pilot-scale.

Intent of the process

The intention of this selection process is to fill one student position.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Currently enrolled or willing to enroll as a Master student in the area of Electrochemical Separation

Experience in laboratory research specifically in membrane separation systems.

Experience in electrochemical separation techniques.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English or French

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Flexibility and ability to work in a team.

Judgement as required for the laboratory research

Conditions of employment

Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and / or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes.

This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application.

It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted